This webquest is designed for students taking American Government Accelerated/Academic with Mr. Holmes. In this webquest, you will research the voting district you live in in Pennsylvania as if you are running for United States Senator. You will then develop a campaign strategy, using the media. You must keep in mind the usual voter turn-out (research the demographics of your area) and should try to pursuade those who do not normally vote to 1) vote and 2) vote for you. A budget of only $2 million is allowed for the campaign. You should be prepared to justify your decisions in using the media and all campaign decisions. You will prepare the following documents to be turned in for a grade:
One campaign brochure or advertisement (print)
One campaign budget worksheet
One campaign speech encouraging non-voters to vote and why they should vote for that student
A list of the media needed for the campaign and what type of advertisement/announcement will be used
Introduction
This webquest is designed for students taking American Government Accelerated/Academic with Mr. Holmes. In this webquest, you will research the voting district you live in in Pennsylvania as if you are running for United States Senator. You will then develop a campaign strategy, using the media. You must keep in mind the usual voter turn-out (research the demographics of your area) and should try to pursuade those who do not normally vote to 1) vote and 2) vote for you. A budget of only $2 million is allowed for the campaign. You should be prepared to justify your decisions in using the media and all campaign decisions. You will prepare the following documents to be turned in for a grade: